| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $146.81 | 6.435% | $156.2572 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.72 | 5.449% | $150.4968 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.75 | 4.374% | $154.2126 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.33 | 4.393% | $163.1976 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.72 | 6.700% | $188.5602 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.58 | 9.118% | $236.3278 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.42 | 5.134% | $201.2475 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.33 | $1,250.2997 | $1,250.31 | $1,250.30 | $1,250.30 | |